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The FAA, pursuant to Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) § 99.7, Special security instructions (SSI), has prohibited all UAS flight operations within the airspace defined under NOTAM FDC 7/7282 . Specific locations are described in the table and on the interactive map provided on this website. The TFRs extend from the surface up to 400 feet Above Ground Level (AGL), apply to all types and purposes of UAS flight operations, and remain in effect 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
WHAT UAS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS HAVE BEEN PUT INTO
PLACE?
At
the request of and pursuant to agreements with the Department of Defense and
U.S. Federal security and intelligence agencies (“sponsoring Federal
agencies”), the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has implemented Special
Security Instructions for Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS), issued as temporary flight
restrictions (TFR) over select national security sensitive facilities located
throughout the U.S. These TFRs are
established within the lateral boundaries of these facilities and extend from
surface to 400 feet Above Ground Level (AGL). These TFRs apply to all
UAS operations specifically including:
· Public aircraft operations conducted in
accordance with a Certificate of Authorization or Waiver (COA).
· Civil aircraft operations (other than model
aircraft), including those conducted in accordance with a COA and those
conducted in accordance with the FAA’s small UAS Rule, 14 CFR Part 107.
· Model Aircraft operations conducted in
accordance with 14 CFR Part 101, Subpart E.
UAS operators
must comply with these flight restrictions in addition to all other applicable Federal
Aviation Regulations, including but not limited to, requirements to secure an
FAA airspace authorization and/or waiver prior to flying in the airspace where
a TFR is in effect.
The
information on this website complements Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) NOTAM FDC 7/7282,
which generally notifies the public about these temporary flight restrictions
(TFR). This website provides UAS
operators with more detailed information about these TFRs, including:
· An explanation of what is restricted
· A table listing the selected facilities over
which a TFR has been established
· An interactive map providing visual
depictions and information about specific TFRs and geospatial (GIS) data that
can be downloaded
· An explanation of which UAS operations may be
able to access the airspace within a TFR, including instructions for submitting
a request
· Reminders on other requirements for UAS
operations
WHAT HAPPENS IF I VIOLATE A TEMPORARY FLIGHT RESTRICTION (TFR)?
The FAA
classifies the airspace encompassed by these temporary flight restrictions
(TFRs) as “national defense airspace” in accordance with Title 49 of the United
States Code (USC) § 40103(b)(3). Violations
of these TFRs may prompt the following enforcement actions:
A. The
U.S. Government may pursue criminal charges, including charges under Title 49
U.S.C § 46307.
B. The
FAA may take administrative action, including imposing civil penalties and the
revoking FAA certificates and authorizations to operate UAS under Title 49
U.S.C. §§ 44709 and 46301.
WHAT ARE THE BASIC FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS?
The FAA, pursuant to Title 14 of
the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) § 99.7, Special security instructions (SSI), has prohibited all UAS flight
operations within the airspace defined under NOTAM FDC 7/7282. Specific locations are described in the table and on
the interactive map provided on this website. The TFRs extend from the surface
up to 400 feet Above Ground Level (AGL), apply to all types and purposes of UAS
flight operations, and remain in effect 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
See the full text of NOTAM FDC 7/7282 here.
ARE THERE EXCEPTIONS FOR UAS OPERATIONS TO ACCESS A TFR?
The
FAA has authorized UAS operations within the TFRs if those flights are in
compliance with the applicable requirements listed below:
1) The UAS flight
operation has been pre-approved by the designated facility contact based on
criteria established by the sponsoring federal agency in coordination with the
FAA. Note: UAS operators
seeking approval to operate in one of the TFRs defined in this website under
this provision must contact the facility’s
designated point of contact identified in the table or interactive map, and
secure permission to operate within the airspace prior to entry. Pre-approval from the facility or sponsoring
agency does not substitute for compliance with FAA requirements. Depending on
the nature of the proposed operation and Class of airspace, waiver or authorization
may be needed from the FAA before flight. For more information visit our
website at www.faa.gov/uas
2). The UAS
flight operation is conducted in direct support of an active national defense,
homeland security, law enforcement, firefighting, search and rescue, or
disaster response mission, and prior notification has been provided to the
designated facility contact. Note: UAS operators
seeking approval to operate in one of the TFRs defined in this website under
this provision must contact the facility’s
designated point of contact identified in the table or interactive map, and
provide notification prior to entering the airspace. These operators must make
every effort to coordinate with the designated facility to deconflict the UAS
flight operation with any safety or security concerns stated by the facility
and/or sponsoring Federal agency.
3). The UAS flight operation is conducted in
direct support of a significant and urgent governmental interest and is
approved by the FAA’s System Operations Support Center (SOSC) in advance of
entering the TFR. Note: UAS operators, that
meet the criteria for this provision ,
may also qualify for access under provision
2 outlined above and are encouraged to coordinate directly with the
facility’s designated point of contact identified in the table or interactive
map, by providing notification prior to entering the airspace and taking into
consideration any safety or security concerns stated by the facility and/or
sponsoring Federal agency.
For urgent
and time sensitive requests, contact the FAA’s SOSC at (202) 267-8276 for
expedited assistance. The FAA’s SOSC
will coordinate with the facility and/or sponsoring Federal agency as
appropriate.
ARE THERE OTHER REQUIREMENTS TO OPERATE IN A TFR IN ADDITION TO THE
EXCEPTIONS?
Separate
and distinct from any of the conditions cited above used to gain access to a TFR
defined by NOTAM FDC 7/7282 and described in this website, UAS operators
must comply with all applicable Federal Aviation Regulations. For example:
For
Model Aircraft:
· Comply with 14 CFR Part 101, Subpart E
NOTE: These provisions require model aircraft
operators to notify any airport operator and air traffic control tower within 5
miles of the intended area of flight.
For All Other UAS Operators:
· Comply with a Public Aircraft Certificate of
Authorization or Waiver (COA), or
· Comply with 14 CFR Part107, Small Unmanned
Aircraft Systems, or
· Comply with Section 333 Exemption and a
Certificate of Authorization or Waiver (COA)
NOTE: Public and civil UAS operators flying under
the provisions of a COA or 14 CFR Part 107 may need to secure further airspace authorizations
or waivers in order to conduct the proposed flight operation in controlled
airspace, which may overlap with one of the TFRs defined by NOTAM FDC 7/7282 and
this website. In those cases, these
operators should follow the pre-existing procedures outlined below.
A. Non-emergency requests for UAS airspace authorizations
and waivers must be submitted using the regular process as follows:
· 14 CFR Part 107 requests for airspace authorizations
and waivers must be submitted to the FAA at https://www.faa.gov/uas/request_waiver/
· Section 333 Exemption holders may request a site
specific COA at https://oeaaa.faa.gov/oeaaa/external/uas/portal.jsp
· Public
aircraft operators without an existing authorization to operate must secure a
public COA at https://ioeaaa.faa.gov/oeaaa/Welcome.jsp
B.
Emergency
requests for UAS authorizations/waivers for missions that directly support
significant and urgent governmental interests (e.g., active national defense,
homeland security, law enforcement, and emergency operations missions), which
cannot be supported by the FAA’s routine authorization/waiver processes should
be referred to the SOSC at (202) 267-8276
ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS?
If you have any general questions
regarding UAS operations, please refer to the following FAA webpage: https://www.faa.gov/uas/
, or contact the FAA by email at uashelp@faa.gov
or by phone at (844) FLY-MY-UA.
If you have any additional questions
regarding the TFRs defined by NOTAM FDC 7/7282 and this website, please contact the FAA SOSC at (202)
267-8276.
Disclaimers
The
restrictions depicted on this site reflect temporary flight restrictions issued
for national security reasons at select U.S. Federal facilities. There may be
additional temporary flight restrictions that prohibit UAS and manned flight in
effect in your area. See http://tfr.faa.gov/tfr2/list.html for additional information on flight
restrictions that may be in effect in your area before operating your UAS.